Baltimore Orioles Greats: The Mount Rushmore of Birdland

After looking closely at a handful of top players, I’m awarding Adam Jones the fourth spot. HIs numbers are not as good as some other players, like Eddie Murray, but baseball players are more than just statistics

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While Ripken, Robinson, and Palmer represent the old Orioles guard, Jones has set the standard for the new guard.

From the bubble gum to the pies, Jones has endeared himself to fans and he has become the franchise players in this decade. He constantly makes Baltimore proud, whether he is living up to his record-setting contract or fighting for racial equality in the MLB. He is pure class and deserving of this placement on the Orioles Mount Rushmore.

Adam Jones: Second face of Baltimore Orioles Mount Birdmore

• Position: Center Field
• Seasons with Orioles: 2008 – current
• Batted/threw: Right/right
• Born: Aug. 1, 1985 in San Diego, California
• MLB debut: July 14, 2006 with Seattle Mariners
• Last MLB appearance: Still playing
• Nickname: “Pappo” or “AJ”
• All-Star Game appearances: 6
• World Series rings: 0
• Gold Glove awards: 4
• Silver Slugger awards: 1
• MVP awards: 0
• Rookie of the Year: No.
• BBWAA Hall of Fame: Active player

Jones’s Orioles stats

• Games: 1468
• Batting average: .279
• Hits: 1618
• At bats: 5805
• Home runs: 248
• RBIs: 803
• Runs: 821
• Doubles: 279
• Stolen bases: 83
• OBP: .319
• SLG: .463

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Before choosing Jones, the other players I considered were Eddie Murray, Manny Machado, Frank Robinson, Mike Mussina, and Boog Powell.